Maersk Drilling has recently its latest ultra harsh environment jack-up rig 'Maersk Interceptor' in a ceremony held at GMC Marine Partners yard in Mekjarvik, Norway.
One of the largest jack-up rigs of its type, the 'Maersk Interceptor' is the second in a series of four ultra harsh environment jack-up rigs to enter Maersk Drilling's fleet.
The four jack-up rigs represent a total investment of US$2.6 billion.
Following its christening, the 'Maersk Interceptor' will commence a five-year firm contract with Det norske for drilling the Ivar Aasen field in the Norwegian North Sea in December 2014.
The contract includes two one-year options and is estimated to have a value of US$700 million for the firm contract period.
